Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Worcs
Posts: 42
Bike Racks not requiring a towbar
Hiya
Can anyone recommend a bike rack that is easy to use and sturdy in order to carry 2 bikes on the back of the Disco?I have not got a tow bar and do not want to get one so it would have to be rack that is 'strapped on' I believe
Many Thanks
Tony
15th Jun 2008 7:30 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
Posts: 2758
hi
halfords have one that fits
secures with straps
may have to order but they get stock quickly
my mate has one on his freelander
i have one as well
dunclife is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
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15th Jun 2008 8:33 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399
Pointyed -do you have a part number for the Halfords rack?
I want to carry two bikes but only occasionally and don't really want to pay for a tow bar unless absolutely necessary.
Cheers...I see no ships........
16th Jun 2008 2:54 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
ronp also has used a strap on.
pictures in his gallery and a polite PM to him may offer up some infos
16th Jun 2008 3:10 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399
What's that Simon? Ronp has used a strap-on? On who? Sounds bl dy painful........I see no ships........
16th Jun 2008 4:01 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Oh the way your minds work
Check his gallery, all the pics are there
16th Jun 2008 4:38 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Might be completely wrong here, but would it be possible to mount something from where the rear recovery eye is fitted? 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
16th Jun 2008 4:39 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
You are right Martin... design it, patent it and offer it to LR
Not seen any built for the tow bar receiver either - best mounting point to use and a cable could be fitted to plug into the tow bar electrics if fitted to allow the bleeping reverse bleeps to be disabled and a light board to be powered.
16th Jun 2008 4:44 pm
TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
Posts: 1214
simon wrote:
You are right Martin... design it, patent it and offer it to LR
Not seen any built for the tow bar receiver either - best mounting point to use and a cable could be fitted to plug into the tow bar electrics if fitted to allow the bleeping reverse bleeps to be disabled and a light board to be powered.
Ah, the perfect solution, only without the need to buy a £300+ towbar from landrover?
Can't see them buying the idea... Disco3 is now gone but not forgotten. Waiting for Disco6 with full aluminium construction weight reduction and hybrid engine...
17th Jun 2008 1:30 pm
hughesajc
Member Since: 21 Nov 2006
Location: Worcs
Posts: 42
Thanks for the advice guys - much appreciated !!
1st Jul 2008 9:17 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Can anyone help a bit more? I'm in the same position and am finding the Halfords website not the most helpful. Cheers.
8th Jul 2008 1:26 pm
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
In fact do any of the Thule products fit without a tow bar?
Can anyone help a bit more? I'm in the same position and am finding the Halfords website not the most helpful. Cheers.
I've just bought the Halfords high 3 bike carrier and it fits a dream. Can't open the back door when it's fitted and you have to remove the rear wash wiper fuse, but other than that, at around £58, it's great value!
Martin W07MY TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey + Alpaca
No ugly kid glass!
Side steps (one with dent!)
BIG GRIN (although turned down at the edges)
Extremely empty wallet
9th Jul 2008 9:08 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
simon wrote:
ronp also has used a strap on.
pictures in his gallery and a polite PM to him may offer up some infos
Wonky wrote:
Can't open the back door when it's fitted,
I can gain rear entry with my strap on! I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
9th Jul 2008 9:18 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
Cheers. Is the number plate blocked from view? I know the lights will be a bit but what about the number plate? Oh, and I presume the fuse needs to come out as the rear wiper arm would break if used?
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